Thursday, March 24, 2011

Spring is here! One of my favorite seasons. I love Fall and Spring because that's when weather changes the most. In Spring we can't wait for the weather to get warm, the grass becomes green, flowers are blooming, and I love all the pastels we see in stores. As I've mentioned a ton of times, we don't have seasons here in Monterey. But, that doesn't mean I can't pretend we do and shop for all the new season's clothes.

I've been on the hunt for Maxi Dresses. I'm lucky enough to be going to Hawaii in May and I am in desperate need of some. They've been around for years, but are really all the rage this year. You can be any size or shape and wear a Maxi.

This is from Victoria's Secret and I just love the flowiness and and pattern. On sale for $45.50

Florals are all over the place right now too for Spring. This dress is just Gorge! Bloomies Guess dress for $138.

Bloomingdales' website is the best for checking out new styles. Their seasonal style guide is a go to for fashion. Yes, we all might not be able to afford their clothes (look for sales), but you can find something similar in your local mall, etc... http://www1.bloomingdales.com/style-guide/spring-2011.jsp
Here's a sneak peek of what I liked.

My favorite decade is back with a vengeance! I am so in love in 70's style.

I am so addicted to stripes. Well, they're in for Spring!

Whites! I really think white is in for every warm season. I'm a little afraid of white. I'm the one always wearing black. The hairstylist in me? Maybe.

Peasant tops! I saw a bunch at H&M. I think I need one. Oh and yes... A huge sun hat and bell-bottoms!

Bracelets! Some of the cute accessories for Spring. Stacking bracelets, as much as you can. I love these!

Last, but not least... Wedges! They are a staple for warm weather! So slimming too! How chic to have them peeking through some flares! Now I need to practice not twisting my ankle.

Thursday, March 3, 2011

I really have a love/hate relationship with jeans. I don't think ever in my life have I found the pair that I just love. Personally, I think they're just uncomfortable. I'm always tugging, or adjusting them. They slip down, or pinch my "mommy belly", or drag on the floor, etc... I know every fashionista will laugh and say TAILOR in a "duh" sort of way, but let's be real... I'm too lazy to get all my jeans tailored. I also don't want to spend the extra money to have it done when I already forked out $100 to buy what I thought was the perfect jean.

So I am on a sort of mission. I mission that I can accomplish in the Monterey area. Someone suggested Banana Republic. I know everyone's bodies are different, but I went to my local BR and checked them out. There was a trouser jean there that I ADORED!

The darker the jean the better. Now, of course these were too long, but looked awesome on me.

I tried these on too. Now, a jegging isn't ideal for my body type. I am a bit bigger on the bottom and have tree trunk legs, so jeggings kind of accentuate those. But, what else am I going to tuck my boots into?